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CourseLearn Swift: Introduction
Learn the basics of Swift syntax and variables and build simple programs in this introduction to the Swift programming language.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
4Prerequisites
None
About this course
Ready to start your journey into the Swift programming language? Learn how Swift is used as a general-purpose programming language and gain insight into how it is used in iOS development. You’ll build a strong programming foundation with Swift and then develop an understanding of more complex concepts.
Syllabus
2 lessons • 4 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Quadratic Formula
Write a Swift program that solves the quadratic equation. - practice Project
Piggy Bank
You just returned from a trip to South America and you came back with three different kinds of currencies. Let's convert them to USD! - practice Project
Dog Years
Dogs have ages that don't quite work like ours. This can be a little ruff when you want to know how old your dog would be if he/she is a human. Don't fret — build a dog-age-converting program to translate your dog's age into human years!
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Kenny Lin
Web Development Domain Manager at CodecademyEarn a certificate of completion
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